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Special Service and Features
Police atrocity cases related to Scheduled Castes should be resolved immediately : NCSC Vice Chairman Arun Halder
Police atrocity cases related to Scheduled Castes in the state should be resolved immediately, says National Commission Scheduled Castes Vice- Chairman Shri Arun Halder. He said that 15 cases related to police atrocities were also considered and 30 days' time was given to the police officials to give the action taken report. He was addressing a news conference at Thiruvananthapuram.
Shri. Halder said that 13 cases were resolved by the Commission and directions to resolve the remaining cases were given. NCSC Vice-Chairman also said that if any atrocity comes into its notice, it will do spot visit and ensure speedier resolution of grievances of Scheduled Castes.He also said that National, State Commissions of Scheduled Castes worked together for the first time in state to resolve the pending grievances of Scheduled Castes
State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Shri. B.S. Mavoji , Director G Suresh Kumar Babu, NCSC Senior Investigator Smt. G Dhanya were present.
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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister chairs high level meeting to review Operation Ganga
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi chaired a high level meeting, his second today, to review the ongoing efforts under Operation Ganga to bring back Indians stranded in Ukraine. The Prime Minister said that the entire government machinery is working round the clock to ensure that all Indian nationals there are safe and secure.
The Prime Minister pointed that the visit of four senior ministers as his Special Envoys to various nations will energize the evacuation efforts. It is reflective of the priority the Government attaches to this matter.
The Prime Minister noted that the first consignment of relief supplies to Ukraine to deal with the humanitarian situation on Ukraine’s borders would be despatched tomorrow.
Guided by India’s motto of the world being one family, Prime Minister also stated that India will help people from neighbouring countries and developing countries who are stranded in Ukraine and may seek assistance.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 196.18 Cr
Over 3.57 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 76,700
12,781 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.61%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 2.62%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 196.18 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,53,18,438 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.57 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,08,284
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2nd Dose
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1,00,55,909
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Precaution Dose
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55,24,826
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,21,947
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2nd Dose
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1,76,11,502
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Precaution Dose
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96,04,841
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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3,57,40,210
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2nd Dose
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2,10,68,599
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,00,95,187
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2nd Dose
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4,77,30,214
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,78,89,638
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2nd Dose
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49,77,92,394
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Precaution Dose
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20,33,015
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,33,85,105
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2nd Dose
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19,26,40,769
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Precaution Dose
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20,94,526
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,72,04,157
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2nd Dose
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12,02,74,206
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Precaution Dose
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2,22,91,378
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Precaution Dose
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4,15,48,586
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Total
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1,96,18,66,707
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 76,700. Active cases now constitute 0.18% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.61%. 8,537 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,27,07,900.
12,781 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 2,96,050 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 85.81 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 2.62% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 4.32%.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
India joins Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence  as a founding member to support the responsible and human-centric development and use of AI
India today joined the league of leading economies including USA, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore to launch the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence . GPAI is an international and multi-stakeholder initiative to guide the responsible development and use of AI, grounded in human rights, inclusion, diversity, innovation, and economic growth. This is also a first initiative of its type for evolving better understanding of the challenges and opportunities around AI using the experience and diversity of participating countries. In order to achieve this goal, the initiative will look to bridge the gap between theory and practice on AI by supporting cutting-edge research and applied activities on AI-related priorities.
In collaboration with partners and international organizations, GPAI will bring together leading experts from industry, civil society, governments, and academia to collaborate to promote responsible evolution of AI and will also evolve methodologies to show how AI can be leveraged to better respond to the present global crisis around COVID-19.
It is pertinent to note that India has recently launched National AI Strategy and National AI Portal and have also started leveraging AI across various sectors such as education, agriculture, healthcare, e-commerce, finance, telecommunications, etc. with inclusion and empowerment of human being approach by supplementing growth and development. By joining GPAI as a founding member, India will actively participate in the global development of Artificial Intelligence, leveraging upon its experience around use of digital technologies for inclusive growth.
GPAI will be supported by a Secretariat, to be hosted by Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development  in Paris, as well as by two Centers of Expertise- one each in Montreal and Paris.
Special Service and Features
All India Major Ports Kabaddi, Carrom and Chess Tournament begins today at Chennai
Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Limited have jointly conducted the All India Major Ports Kabaddi, Carrom and Chess Tournament for the year 2021-2022 under the able guidance of Major Ports Sports Control Board. The events have been scheduled for three days from 19th April to 21st April 2022 in which 10 Ports from all over the Country are participating.
Shri Sunil Paliwal, IAS., Chairman, Chennai Port Authority inaugurated the Tournament on 19.04.2022. Shri S. BalajiArunkumar, IRTS, Dy. Chairman, Chennai Port Authority, Shri Sanjay Kumar, General Manager , Kamarajar Port Limited, HODs of Chennai Port and Kamarajar Port and other officials participated the function.
While addressing the gathering, Chairman, Chennai Port Authority expressed his happiness on seeing such good gathering after the Covid-19 pandemic situations and stated that this type of sporting events must be conducted regularly in order to develop the physical and mental health of the people and conveyed his wishes for the participants of the Tournament, according to a press release issued by Secretary, Chennai Port Authority.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM chairs 41st PRAGATI Interaction
PM reviews nine key infrastructure projects spread across 13 states having cumulative worth over Rs. 41,500 crores
PM advises on using PM GatiShakti portal for planning of infrastructure projects
PM reviews Mission Amrit Sarovar; advises all Ministries and State Governments to complete Amrit Sarovar work in mission mode before the onset of monsoon
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the meeting of 41st edition of PRAGATI, the ICT based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, involving Centre and State governments, earlier today.
In the meeting, nine key infrastructure projects were reviewed. Among the nine projects, three projects were from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, two projects were from the Ministry of Railways and one project each was from Ministry of Power, Ministry of Coal, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. These nine projects have a cumulative cost of over Rs. 41,500 crores and relate to 13 states viz., Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Arunachal Pradesh. Mission Amrit Sarovar was also reviewed in the meeting.
Prime Minister advised the Ministries and State Governments to use the PM GatiShakti portal for planning of infrastructure projects. He insisted on expeditious resolution of land acquisition, utility shifting and other issues for timely completion of projects. He emphasised on ensuring proper coordination between central government ministries and state governments.
During the interaction, the Prime Minister also reviewed ‘Mission Amrit Sarovar’. He also undertook real time view of Amrit Sarovar sites through drones in Kishanganj, Bihar and Botad, Gujarat. Prime Minister advised all Ministries and State Governments to complete Amrit Sarovar work in mission mode before the onset of monsoon. Prime Minister emphasised on block level monitoring for timely completion of the target of 50,000 Amrit Sarovars under the scheme.
The unique idea of ‘Mission Amrit Sarovar’ is working to rejuvenate water bodies all across the country, which will help conserve water for the future. Once the mission is completed, the expected increase in water holding capacity is going to be around 50 crore cu.m, the estimated carbon sequestration will be about 32,000 ton per year and expected increase in ground water recharge is over 22 Million cubic metre. Moreover, the completed Amrit Sarovers are evolving as centres of community activity and participation, thus enhancing the spirit of Jan Bhagidari. Many social activities like Swachchata Rally, Jal Shapath on water conservation, school children’s activities like rangoli competition, celebration of religious festivals like Chatth Puja are being organised on the Amrit Sarovars sites.
During PRAGATI meetings 328 projects having total cost Rs 15.82 lakh crore have been reviewed till now.
AYUSH
Two day conference to be organised on ‘Homoeopathy - Roadmap for Integrative Medicine’
Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy  under Ministry of AYUSH is organizing a conference on Homoeopathy - Roadmap for Integrative Medicine on 10th -11th April 2021, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on the occasion of World Homoeopathy Day to commemorate birth anniversary of Dr Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of Homoeopathy.
The objective for this conference would be exchange of experience by policy makers and experts to identify strategic actions towards an effective and efficient inclusion of Homoeopathy in integrative care. During the inauguration, CCRH intends to launch the Homoeopathic Clinical Case Repository, a database aimed at compiling cases treated through Homoeopathy from practitioners across the country to build up evidence base towards Homoeopathy. E-library of CCRH would also be launched on the occasion. Publications of CCRH enhancing translation of research to clinical practice and education would also be released.
A Panel discussion following the inaugural session will take place for policy makers on Scope and opportunities for Homoeopathy under the ambit of Integrative medicine in India, the deliberations of which will be attended by policy makers and experts of Homoeopathy.
An exclusive session dedicated toHomoeopathy for COVID – 19 treatment &prevention: research experience where researchers on COVID studies and prominent academicians who will be giving insights into the role of Homoeopathy in treatment and prevention of COVID 19.
Two acclaimed International speakers namely, Dr. Michael Frass, Prof. Medicine, Specialist in Internal Medicine and Internal Intensive Care Medicine, Vienna and Dr. To Ka Lun Aaron, President, HK Association of Homoeopathy, Hong Kong will be joining the Convention digitally to share their experience on Integrative Clinical Care. Also, Dr. Antara Bannerjee Associate Professor, Department of Regenerative Biology and Biotechnology, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam will be sharing her research evidence on adjunctive role of Homoeopathy.
The session on Homoeopathy in public health will witness key speakers sharing the success stories of Homoeopathy in public health where the integration has been done at national programmes like National Program for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases and stroke , Cancer and palliative care initiatives from Kerala state, Geriatric care, community based initiative to curb malnutrition etc.
A ceremony where certificates will be distributed to the awardees of CCRH Short Term Studentship in Homoeopathy / MD scholarship and alsoe-poster presentations by the winners will be held. The winners of the ‘Myth Busting in Homoeopathy’ video making competition will also be felicitated during the event.
The deliberations of the two-day convention will give insights to a future roadmap to Homoeopathic integration in public health as well as in research.
PIB Headquarters
Ranking List for admission of UG Programmes of TANUVAS to be released tomorrow
The Rank List for admission of undergraduate degree programmes  of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University  will be released tomorrow .
Minister for Animal Husbandry of Tamil Nadu, Thiru.Udumalai K.Radhakrishnan will release the list around 9.00 AM tomorrow at Madras Veterinary College, Chennai, according to a press release issued by the Chairman, Admission Committee , TANUVAS, Chennai.
Ministry of Finance
GENERAL AWARNESS ON BENAMI TRANSACTIONS
Benami transaction means any transaction in which property is transferred to one person and the consideration is paid or provided by another person. Thus, a Benami transaction circles around two parties namely, the Benamidar and the Beneficial owner. Beneficial owner is the real owner who pays the consideration in the transaction. On the contrary, Benamidar is the name lender to the Beneficial owner for the Benami transaction. As per the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 as amended by Benami Transactions  Amendment Act, 2016, any property acquired by a person in the name of a Benamidar , on or after 01.11.2016 is liable to be attached and subsequently confiscated and all persons involved in such Benami Transactions are liable to be prosecuted which carries rigorous imprisonment for a term up to seven years.
A Reward Scheme namely “The Benami Transactions Informants Reward Scheme, 2018”, has been introduced by CBDT w.e.f. 23.04.2018. Under this scheme, a person  can get a reward up to Rs. 1 Cr. for giving specific information of benami property. Identity of the informant shall be kept confidential. It may be mentioned here that the information given by the informant can be treated as specific information only if it includes:
- Verifiable particulars of the Benami Property;
- Name and address of the persons in whose name the property has been acquired; and
- Credible basis including supporting evidence for the information that the property was actually Benami Property.
A person who wants to give specific information in expectation of reward may contact the following Officer:
The Addl./ Joint Commissioner of Income Tax , Bhubaneswar, Office of the Principal Director of Income Tax , Aayakar Annexe Building, 4th Floor, Rajaswa Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha-751007.
Tel No.: 9937942825.
email: bhubaneswar.addlcit.bpu@incometax.gov.in
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Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Pune Region
The Income Tax Department carried out search and surveyactionon 10.12.2020 in the cases of leading builders and entry operators in the Panvel region of Pune. The search and survey actions were carried out at 29 locations in Panvel and Vashi.
The search action on the group resulted in unearthing of incriminating data pertaining to routing of unaccounted income earned by way of on-money from flat and land sale from real estate projects of the group, in the form of accommodation entries of non-genuine unsecured loans through certain shell companies. Such accommodation entry of unsecured loans including interest paid of Rs. 58 crore in the books of accounts of the group was detected during the course of search and survey action. Details of non-genuine subcontract expenses of Rs. 10 crore were also detected alongwith unaccounted expenses of Rs. 5 crorein purchase of land.
Further, from the group covered under survey, incriminating evidence of Rs. 59 crore of undisclosed interest income earned against the loan amount paid by the group disguised as advances against land was found and impounded.
From the action on entry operators, evidences related to cash investment of Rs. 5 crore in the purchase of land as well as accommodation entry of about Rs. 11 croreprovided to various beneficiaries has been unearthed. The data pertaining to entry operators is still being analysed.
Moreover, unexplained/unaccounted cash of approximately Rs. 13.93 crore has also been found and seized during the search action by the IT Department. Hence, total unaccounted income of the group,detected, so far, is Rs. 163 crore, including the cash seized during the search and survey action. Further, more evidences related to out-of-books transactions by taking on-money on the sale of flats and land have been seized.
Further investigations are in progress.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Salutes Nari Shakti on International Women's Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has saluted the spirit of 'Nari Shakti' on International Women's Day.
"Greetings on International Women’s Day! We salute the spirit and accomplishments of our Nari Shakti. As I’d said a few days ago, I’m signing off. Through the day, seven women achievers will share their life journeys and perhaps interact with you through my social media accounts", the Prime Minister said.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President Greets people on the eve of Rath Yatra
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra. In a message, he said that Lord Jagannath is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the Rath Yatra of Odisha witness the coming together of the entire community in celebration of the grace and divinity of Lord Jagannath. May the pious and noble ideals associated with Rath Yatra enrich our lives with peace and harmony, he added.
Following is the text of Vice President’s message:
“I convey my heartiest greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the joyous occasion of Rath Yatra.
Lord Jagannath is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and is worshipped across the country. The Rath Yatra of Odisha, depicting the annual journey of Lord Jagannath, witnesses the coming together of the entire community in celebration of the grace and divinity of Lord Jagannath. The splendour and grandeur of the Rath Yatra is truly unparalleled.
May the pious and noble ideals associated with Rath Yatra enrich our lives with peace and harmony.”
Ministry of Rural Development
102 New Community Managed Training Centres  inaugurated under DAY-NRLM in a week as part of Amrit Mahotsav
CMTCs would help in building knowledge, skills and attitude of the SHG members, leaders and cadres for effective performance of the Model Cluster Level Federations 
DAY-NRLM envisages establishing at least one CMTC per district managed by one of the Model CLFs in the district
As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a total of 102 new Community Managed Training Centres  inaugurated under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav between 20th -25th September 2021. 611 pre-existing CMTCs in 21 states and UTs also organised various events during the week. All together 713 CMTCs in 21 SRLMs celebrated Amrit Mahotsav.
Chief Minister, Jharkhand gracing the occasion of Inauguration of CMTC at Masalia Block Dumka
DAY-NRLM is implementing Model Cluster Level Federation  strategy across the country to create “Proof of concept on promotion of member owned, member managed, member controlled and financially sustainable SHG federations” and develop social capital for replication of the strategy in the remaining blocks. Thus, these MCLFs are expected to be resource institutions and demonstration sites for other CLFs to emulate.
In order to achieve this goal, the Mission envisages establishing at least one Community Managed Training Centre  per district managed by one of the Model CLFs in the district, so that it would cater to the capacity building needs of all the CLFs in the district. These CMTCs would help in building knowledge, skills and attitude of the SHG members, leaders and cadres for effective performance of the Model CLFs and member CBOs.
An Exhibition at CMTC attended by District Collector on Amrit Mahotsav, Vijayanagarm dist of Andhra Pradesh
Various activities like - Rangoli on Covid–19, oath taking and awareness program for Women and Elderly SHGs, distribution of plants from nurseries to SHGs members to plant the trees to support the go-green concept, orientation on legal issues to women and elderly, rallies on nutrition, Covid -19 protection measures like wearing masks and social distancing, vaccination etc. preparation of action plans of CMTCs and presentation, speech competition for SHG members, training on Nutrition, sanitation etc were organised by States during the week.
MLA inaugurated CMTCs at Sahdol District in MP
Large number of SHG members participated in the ceremony of inauguration of CMTCs. The occasion was graced by eminent public representatives – Chief Minister in Jharkhand, Member of Parliament in Gujarat, State Ministers in Chhattisgarh, Assam and Karnataka graced the occasion and inaugurated the CMTCs. District collectors, along with department officials, chaired the function at many places. Sarpanch and Panchayat representatives too participated in the ceremony and graced the occasion.
Oath taking ceremony on Poshan abhiyan at Kattangur CLF, Nalgonda Dist, Telanagana
CMTC inauguration by Member of Parliament at Dahod district, Gujarat